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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 966.50 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 966.50 and 182.07 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 966.50 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/966.50 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 966.50 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 175,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,975.56/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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